Gear

On test: brasher Supalite Active GTX boots

brasher's new fabric lightweight boots are aimed at the 'recreational walker'...

14 April 2013

Odlo turns to Gore-Tex for its summer outdoor range

Switzerland-based outdoor brand Odlo has announced a partnership with Gore for its new clothing range.

10 April 2013

On test: Black Diamond ReVolt headtorch

Black Diamond ReVolt headtorch Price: £69.99 Weight: 100g including three NiMH batteries; 97g with alkaline batteries Illuminating power: 90 lumens with NiMH rechargeables; 110 lumens with AAA alkaline batteries Colour: metallic citron Country of manufacture: China The Black Diamond ReVolt headtorch is rechargeable via a USB cable, meaning travellers on the move can use any device with a USB output, such as laptops, a car USB socket or solar panels to boost the batteries back up for further use.

07 April 2013

Black Diamond's new Vapor climbing helmet is 'lightest on market'

Black Diamond is claiming a record with its new Vapor helmet, which it says is the lightest on the market today.

04 April 2013

Lifesystems updates its Mountain First Aid Kit for trekkers and hillgoers

An updated first aid kit from Lifesystems is aimed at mountaineers and trekkers heading off the beaten track.

26 March 2013

Aquapac PackDivider drysacks keep gear sorted and dry

Aquapac, best known for producing cases to protect your electronic gizmos in the outdoors, has brought out a range of drysacks to keep the rest of your gear organised and dry.

19 March 2013

Black Diamond unveils women's version of Ultra Mountain FL trekking poles

Black Diamond’s latest innovative walking poles now come in women-specific sizes. The Utah-based company said the Ultra Mountain FL Trekking Pole...

13 March 2013

Black Diamond ReVolt headtorch features USB recharging

The days when finding your way on the hills after dark meant following the weak yellow-ish beam cast by a traditional bulb have long gone.

08 March 2013

Edelrid Snipe climbing rope wins top ISPO award

An innovative climbing rope from German brand Edelrid topped out in the recent ISPO awards. The Snipe rope won the Outdoor Product of the Year in a...

01 March 2013

Silva introduces Dry Bag range to keep the rain off walkers' gear

Silva, the Swedish brand best known for its compasses, is launching a range of dry bags to keep the rain off walkers gear.

12 April 2013

Bergans of Norway softshell jackets aimed at active outdoor fans

Two softshells from Bergans of Norway are pitched at active outdoor fans, with one weighing in at just 550g.

09 April 2013

Craghoppers' NosiLife kids' activity trousers grow with their wearers

Travel brand Craghoppers have introduced walking trousers for children that not only protect them from insects but grow with them.

05 April 2013

Poetry in motion? Asolo's new Reston and Athena Natural Shape boots

Boots: you just pull ‘em on and get walking up that hill, right? Well, not according to Italian brand Asolo, who told us about their new Natural ...

31 March 2013

Black Diamond moves into outdoor clothing with new range

Black Diamond, one of the top names in climbing and skiing equipment, has unveiled its first clothing range.

20 March 2013

New brasher Supalite Active GTX is lightweight addition to range

Boot brand brasher has added to its range with a lightweight model pitched at the less extreme end of the walking spectrum.

18 March 2013

MSR's lightweight Reactor stove is an award winner

Seattle-based stove specialists MSR have introduced a one-litre version of its Reactor model, pitching in at the lightweight end of the market.

10 March 2013

Snugpak adds Elite Proximity waterproof softshell to range

West Yorkshire brand Snugpak, best known for its sleeping bags, has extended its clothing range with the Elite Proximity jacket, a softshell that the company says is waterproof.

07 March 2013

New Berghaus boots will feature its AQ waterproof system for first time

Berghaus’s new range of lightweight boots will feature its own AQ waterproofing. Four models are due in the shops next month, two men’s and two...

24 February 2013

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